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J 1 HE Clarence Courier 9 VOLUnE XXVIII. CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1908 NLT1BER 7 SEE FELKER'S Lawn Mower Wonder STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! A new era has dawned upon the use of Lawn Mowers Self-Sharpening'lawa mowers with Self-Adjusting ball bearings mark the zenith of lawn mower building - These features add a comfort, satisfaction and convenience formerly unknown to the lawn mower using public.-----Height of machine, Length of endurance, Quality of stock, Ease and Smoothness of operation are qualities that commend, and to these . added the Self-Adjusting ball bearings and self-sharpening features, gives you a mower that at once excites the Wonder of both the mechanic and user as well as the profound respect of all competitors Self-Sharpening with Self-Adjusting ball bearings, points worthy much repetition, fully guaranteed, are alone worth the price of the Mower The above can be found Only at FELKER'S May we not have the privilege of showing you? WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED jl i j jisnmrjL - jwt a- mvi II! Poorloss Vovon Viro Fcnco The Common Sense Fence. We are areata for the famoui Peerless Pence In this territory, and we believe tbat'for an all round, sensible fence It is the very best there is. It is made cf a selected hard steel, crimped wire and has the famous Peerless lock that won't slip. Cannot be pushed up from the bottom, shoved down from above or buckled in the middle. We want every farmer who has a rod of fence to build tliis year to step into our place and talk to us about Peerless. Peerless Fcuce is made by a great manufacturing company who know what makes good fence and who can make and sell it at a price that will interest you. It doesn't make anv cliiTerenro whether you want to buy next week or six months from now, c me ai-mmd ami se us the next time yoa are in town. We may bo aLe to save you both money -nd trouble. YOU CAN FIGURE AND FIGURE GOOD But Our Iron Fence is Cheapest from the ' Start. liila cheaper than wood. Will last a lifetime. 1 II llliiitnriWorld'tFair,$l.lwii, 18C4. U II CINCINNATI. O. II 0fy 100 falfea el boa Fnu ibowi ii omi c ! W k4. Le prices will nrpiiM lea. JI X. Cill ,mi J Ml (a. Cbrr I can sell you 100 feet with two gate posts, one yard gate with all iron posts, double anchors, f. o. b. factory for $40.00. The freight will not be very much, and you will never have to put up another fence as long as you live, and your wife's second husband will never have to be bothered with putting in a yard fence. J L. RIDINGS. The County Convention. The Democratic County Convention met in Shclbyville Saturday and was called to order by Dr. V. V. Owen, chairman of the Democratic committee. Hon. W. O. L. Jewett was elected as temporary chairman and W. L. Himrick was elected as temporary secretary. Temporary organizations were maiJe permanent Roll of townships was called and the ollowing committees were named: Resolutions: K. A. Cleek, Sani'l Blackburn, J. J. Hewitt, V. L. Hamrick, Dr. Miller, W. B. Todd, II. D. Goodwin, It. A. Humphrey, S. Bragg. Nominations: Win. Giilispie, Jas. Mc- Atee, W. S. Brown, Jas. A. Hamilton, Ed Gaines, F. A. Hall, C. P. Taylor, M. Noll. Committee on nominations re ported as follows: V. L. Drain, G. C Grant, E. M. O'Brien, W. M. Pritehard, Dr. W. W. Owen, C. P. Taylor. Report wasadopted. Committee on resolutions report ed as follows: We, the Democrats of Shelby coui.ty in convention assembled, wish to be counted among those who stand for and indorse the eminent character and splendid ability of that great American, W. J. Bryan, and we hope to sec him nominated ly our party and elect ed by the pec pie as president of our United Mates. We indorse the candidacy of Hon. Nat M. Shelton for the su preme court or Missouri and we recommend him as an honest and impartial judge. We also take pleasure in pre senting our fellow citizen, George W. Humphrey, and we bespeak for him the support lo which he is ightfully entitled from the votes ot our pa'ty His exp srience ant. acquaintance acquired during the hist term, when he became chair man or the appropriation com mittee and a senate leader, places lim in a position to render inval uable ser ice to the district, the senate and the party during a econd term. Whereas, the Hon. H. J. Sim mons has faithfully ana Honestly represented Shelby County in the ower branch of the Missouri .Leg' islature for the past eight years, was the author of and instrumen tal in securing the passage of some aws greatly beneficial to the peo ple, towit: The United States Senatorial election law; The law taxing private c trs; The direct primary law; The law approoriating $475.- 000 00 to the good roaJs fund; The law placing the weighing and inspection of grain in public warehouses under the supervision the State; The law prohibiting child labor in factories and sweat shops and guaranteeing to every child the riyht to roceive an education; The 2c pas enger rate law; and other important bills, and has always e '.own himself to be on the side of the people, as against the special interests, therefore be it RESOLVED, by the Democrats of Shelby County, that we most heartily indorse the candidacy of the Hon H. .1. Simmons for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor an i cheerfully icconiniend him as in every way qualified and worthy of the position to which he aspires. We also indorse the congression al record of our fellow citizen, James T. Lloyd, and note with pleasure the hiirh position to which he has recently been called in the council of his party. We call upon the Democracy of this district to see to it that in his absence caused by his new duties as chairman of the National Congressional Committee, his interests and the interests of the party is served by his re-election. We indorse the administration of Joseph W. Folk as governor of the state of Missouri. We also indorse the record of William J. Stone as a member of the senate of thd United States. We heartily indorse the candidacy of H. C. Threlkcldof Snelby county as a candidate for the office of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner and heartily recommend him as an able, hones t and suitable man for this office, believing that his 18 years active service in sev eral different and important positions with the railroads in this state amply qualifies him for the work of this office and assure the people of Missouri that he is honest and worthy of the trusts and responsibility. The convention instructed the delegates to vote for Nick Moody of Macon for district delegate and Senator F. M McDavid of Spring field for one of the delegates at large to Denver, and also for the delegates to support only known Bryan delegates. For Sale. One hundred twenty one shares of the Citizens Bank of Clarence stock. For particulars see Clyde Jones. The Christian Church. R. B. Havener, of Shelbyville, will p re a c h tonight, subject: '"Home Missions." Bro. Havener has been in the work for a number of years. Bro. G. W. Buck-ner is too well known in this part of the State at least, to need any introduction to a Clarence audience. His subject on Thursday evening will be: "Mastering the Situation." Bro. J. H. Wood Friday evening, T A. Abxtt of Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday evening and Sunday. At some time uunng the rally an ottering for all the missions of the shurch will be taken. This plan has been adopted by the Board for this year insteau of the usual plan, i. e of trking an offering upon the; missionary days or seperately This is one offering for the year to be distributed linong the var l o u s missionary calls, except county. It is to be hoped that each mem ber of the congregation will avai himself or herself of the opportu nity that shall be afforded them, to make a liberal offering. We are proud of our town, our church and people. Let us "show" the brotherhood that we have reason to bv so by rolling up a contribu tion that shall do us ho lor ai d by giving each of the speakers such a warm reception that they will carry a favorable impression back to their respective congregations. "Every man to his work." No kickers, no shirkers, but each a worker. Let that be our motto THE ELECTRIC THEATRE m An Enjoyable Place of Amusement CHANGE OF PROGRAM NIGHTLY. Always something new, interesting, instructive and entertaining. We commence our first performance at 7:30 o'clock sharp. You will enjoy every performance you attend. New and popular Illustrated Songs changed every other night. Come and be convinced of our ability to entertain you. SEARS & DODSON, Mgrs. At The Station. To Entertain the Press. Excelsior S prings, Mo , May 16 The Commercial club of this city is making elaborate prepara tions for the entertainment of the Missouri Press Association, which holds its convention here May 27, 28 and 29. Besides the regular program prepared by the officers o' ilie Pre s association, arrangements ha.'e been perfected for entertainment:Wednesday, May 27, 8 30 p. m., smoker for the men at Auditorium hull. Recrption to tho ladies by the Exce'sior Springs omens Ini provement society. Tiursday, May 28, 8:30 p. m.. all visitors will be guests of the Commercial club at Electric Park Airdome, The Commercial club also in nounces that it a ill put up three l-rizes cf 25, $15 and 10 for the best articles on Kxcelsior springs, writien by e litors in the Stale of Missouii and published n. their papers on or uerorejune in, The Holitess S hool closed last Friday after a nine mouths term. A basket dinnei was enjoyed on the campus an 1 in the afternoon . i .. f an entenainmeni cous.isi.iuk recitations, music and excellent talks by Eld Good rick and the president of the sclio 1, 'jld Kim brough, was enjoye I by the pupi's and patrons and a l. umber of their friends. Eld. Kimbrough and his assistants have given perfect satis faction, wo understand, and he will be retained next year, with Prof. R. J Ashbaugh of Eldorado Springs, professor in college. Mr. Ashbaiigb is thoroughly com petent for any branch of study in a high grade collegiate course He w:ll 'nave charge of the Greek and Hebrew classics in the theo logical course MissPerl Adams will again have charge of the primary and the intei mediate grade will be under supervision of Mr. Kimbrough. Notice. If you owe meon account please call and settle. I need money as it takes money to buy material and pay rent. (5. B. Gimom. About train time quite a little crowd gathers about tne Burling ton station, in which there may be H j seen men ot proressions ranging from rich men to ditch digger. There are always some commercial travelers, commonly called drum mers, and usually some of that class characterized as laboring men, or day laborers. In the women's room quite as great a range may be observed, but this time the extremes are the strong minded defender o f woman's rights, and the meek married woman, to whom her husband's word is law There may be seen the colored woman, going on a much dreamed of and carefully planned , . i . i . j i journey, ana the traveler io wnom the trip, say to Chicago, is merely a short pleasure jaunt. There are of course the professional "bag i . i .1 gage smashers, anu ue paper boys, desirous of selling their A ares to some passenger. As train time draws near, it begins to look- as if every woman who is going away has brought all her relations down to the traditional forty 'leventh cousin" down to bid Ik s?oodbv3 and those who were in relation to her had come on gener al principles and to see the tiain come in. jnow, as ine iram ru.snes in the people snll in the waiting looms come out with a jump. Now character display itseit. me ny-gressive woman s rights' defender p ashes her way to the Iron", Lie termined to have her i igi.ts, at uny rate. The quiet shrinking lit. woman there is tearfully kissing her friend troodbve. lou can easi ly see that it ;s her lirst long trip The drummer iroes on board at once, while that snv nuie man im to ask evervbo lv what to do aid they as a rule aie too busy with their own affairs to answer him Consequently, he nea ly gets left before he realizes that the propei thinsr to do under the circum stances, is to get on the train And the people who get oil are no ess interesting. Here we s.;e a .oinnany of Italian musicians, with t.ioir instruments, here a drummer who has perhaps come to take tlm place of the one that left yesterday md here a learned dojlor coming to consult with his colleagues about some serious case. These too show character, iiere we nave !ie who sighs to think that such o ovely trip is over so soon, there lie irrumoer complaining that the cars were hot and stuffy anu e -s glad it's over with." On all .-.i'les are people differing in almost v T .1 I every wiy. io, mere is no piace to study character like a railroad tation. Macon Republican. Ready for State Convention. Practically all the arrangements rt? complete tor enieriaining me Democratic stafe convention wh.ch meets at Jefferson City today to elect delegates to the natioial con ention at Denver. The Comnier- cia clu has arranged ior an in formation bureau with headquarters at the Madiaon house, which will find stopping pi ices or tin? delegates who will attend the con- ention which will assemble this morning in the haL of the house of representatives which has ju-t been refitted and refurnished by a committee if the last legislature appointed for that purpose The state committee was called by Acting Chairman Harry M. Rubev to meet at the Madison house "n Tuesday evenmg to select the temporary officers of the convention and to select a chairman to succeed Judp-e W. M. Evans, who retires from that j osition because he is a candidate for the noinina-tien for governor. Harry M. Kubey, who has been acting chairman, is a candidate for the position and the indications are at this time that he will be se lected without opposition. So ':;i no other candidate has been wii-sidered, though there aiv .ne who believe that Hon. David R. Francis of St. Louis would be tne proper man for the place in view of the fact that William J. Bryan will likely be the presidential nominee and that Governor Francis having come out strongly for him two years ago wh.n he appeared before the Democratic state convention, in his support, after he had been lining up with the anti-Bryan people, make him a strong factor for that honor. The convention' will in addition to the selection of delegates to the national convention, select, a member of the national Democratic committee to succeed Hon. W. A. Roth well of Moberly, who has been ill for some time. Mr. Roth- wen s neaiui is reported much improved by his stay i Florida, and it is possible that he may be a candidate again for the position. For the big four to the national convention, there will be a spirited contest. Senator Stone has been indorsed ii. many counties Jong with Governor Folk, but he has said that he is not a candidate for that honor, prefering to allow it to go to some other Democrat and make his fight for reelection. Governor Folk has made no positive declaration on that subject but his friends claim for him that he is not anxious for the place. It has been customary for many years to send the retiring governor to the national convention and so far as precedent goes, the governor has th? advantage. But he has on different occasions in his official duties, refused to follow precedent of other governors, so lie ceuld not make a valid objection, if the convention refused to folio v precedent in his case. It is possible then, that both Kolk and Stone will be left off the big four delegat'oi. Ex-Gover nors Dockery, Francb, Crittenden an:! Stephens, neither of whom are candidates for any cflice, are given strong indorsements in some quarters. Champ Clark and .James A. Reed of Kansas City lifive been indorsed by heir friends and they may become leading candidates. The elistrict meetings will be held early this morning when the caucus nominees will be ratified by the con - ention when it meets. Two delegates and a presidential elector from each will be selected. To The Public. I am building a few high grade farm wagons and invite any one interested in a good wagon to call at my &hop and inspect the raa- terinl that is going into the con struction of these wagons. I have wagons of my make that have b; en in use from 15 to 18 years it.uJ in use today and can refer any one to the parties owning them. G. B. Grissom. Notice to "Clean Up." Please get your tin cans and all- rubbish around your premises and nve them in a conTeniunt place for the garbage wagon will start Thursday morning to clean up the city. M. Dimmitt, Mayor.

J 1 HE Clarence Courier 9 VOLUnE XXVIII. CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1908 NLT1BER 7 SEE FELKER'S Lawn Mower Wonder STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! A new era has dawned upon the use of Lawn Mowers Self-Sharpening'lawa mowers with Self-Adjusting ball bearings mark the zenith of lawn mower building - These features add a comfort, satisfaction and convenience formerly unknown to the lawn mower using public.-----Height of machine, Length of endurance, Quality of stock, Ease and Smoothness of operation are qualities that commend, and to these . added the Self-Adjusting ball bearings and self-sharpening features, gives you a mower that at once excites the Wonder of both the mechanic and user as well as the profound respect of all competitors Self-Sharpening with Self-Adjusting ball bearings, points worthy much repetition, fully guaranteed, are alone worth the price of the Mower The above can be found Only at FELKER'S May we not have the privilege of showing you? WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED jl i j jisnmrjL - jwt a- mvi II! Poorloss Vovon Viro Fcnco The Common Sense Fence. We are areata for the famoui Peerless Pence In this territory, and we believe tbat'for an all round, sensible fence It is the very best there is. It is made cf a selected hard steel, crimped wire and has the famous Peerless lock that won't slip. Cannot be pushed up from the bottom, shoved down from above or buckled in the middle. We want every farmer who has a rod of fence to build tliis year to step into our place and talk to us about Peerless. Peerless Fcuce is made by a great manufacturing company who know what makes good fence and who can make and sell it at a price that will interest you. It doesn't make anv cliiTerenro whether you want to buy next week or six months from now, c me ai-mmd ami se us the next time yoa are in town. We may bo aLe to save you both money -nd trouble. YOU CAN FIGURE AND FIGURE GOOD But Our Iron Fence is Cheapest from the ' Start. liila cheaper than wood. Will last a lifetime. 1 II llliiitnriWorld'tFair,$l.lwii, 18C4. U II CINCINNATI. O. II 0fy 100 falfea el boa Fnu ibowi ii omi c ! W k4. Le prices will nrpiiM lea. JI X. Cill ,mi J Ml (a. Cbrr I can sell you 100 feet with two gate posts, one yard gate with all iron posts, double anchors, f. o. b. factory for $40.00. The freight will not be very much, and you will never have to put up another fence as long as you live, and your wife's second husband will never have to be bothered with putting in a yard fence. J L. RIDINGS. The County Convention. The Democratic County Convention met in Shclbyville Saturday and was called to order by Dr. V. V. Owen, chairman of the Democratic committee. Hon. W. O. L. Jewett was elected as temporary chairman and W. L. Himrick was elected as temporary secretary. Temporary organizations were maiJe permanent Roll of townships was called and the ollowing committees were named: Resolutions: K. A. Cleek, Sani'l Blackburn, J. J. Hewitt, V. L. Hamrick, Dr. Miller, W. B. Todd, II. D. Goodwin, It. A. Humphrey, S. Bragg. Nominations: Win. Giilispie, Jas. Mc- Atee, W. S. Brown, Jas. A. Hamilton, Ed Gaines, F. A. Hall, C. P. Taylor, M. Noll. Committee on nominations re ported as follows: V. L. Drain, G. C Grant, E. M. O'Brien, W. M. Pritehard, Dr. W. W. Owen, C. P. Taylor. Report wasadopted. Committee on resolutions report ed as follows: We, the Democrats of Shelby coui.ty in convention assembled, wish to be counted among those who stand for and indorse the eminent character and splendid ability of that great American, W. J. Bryan, and we hope to sec him nominated ly our party and elect ed by the pec pie as president of our United Mates. We indorse the candidacy of Hon. Nat M. Shelton for the su preme court or Missouri and we recommend him as an honest and impartial judge. We also take pleasure in pre senting our fellow citizen, George W. Humphrey, and we bespeak for him the support lo which he is ightfully entitled from the votes ot our pa'ty His exp srience ant. acquaintance acquired during the hist term, when he became chair man or the appropriation com mittee and a senate leader, places lim in a position to render inval uable ser ice to the district, the senate and the party during a econd term. Whereas, the Hon. H. J. Sim mons has faithfully ana Honestly represented Shelby County in the ower branch of the Missouri .Leg' islature for the past eight years, was the author of and instrumen tal in securing the passage of some aws greatly beneficial to the peo ple, towit: The United States Senatorial election law; The law taxing private c trs; The direct primary law; The law approoriating $475.- 000 00 to the good roaJs fund; The law placing the weighing and inspection of grain in public warehouses under the supervision the State; The law prohibiting child labor in factories and sweat shops and guaranteeing to every child the riyht to roceive an education; The 2c pas enger rate law; and other important bills, and has always e '.own himself to be on the side of the people, as against the special interests, therefore be it RESOLVED, by the Democrats of Shelby County, that we most heartily indorse the candidacy of the Hon H. .1. Simmons for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor an i cheerfully icconiniend him as in every way qualified and worthy of the position to which he aspires. We also indorse the congression al record of our fellow citizen, James T. Lloyd, and note with pleasure the hiirh position to which he has recently been called in the council of his party. We call upon the Democracy of this district to see to it that in his absence caused by his new duties as chairman of the National Congressional Committee, his interests and the interests of the party is served by his re-election. We indorse the administration of Joseph W. Folk as governor of the state of Missouri. We also indorse the record of William J. Stone as a member of the senate of thd United States. We heartily indorse the candidacy of H. C. Threlkcldof Snelby county as a candidate for the office of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner and heartily recommend him as an able, hones t and suitable man for this office, believing that his 18 years active service in sev eral different and important positions with the railroads in this state amply qualifies him for the work of this office and assure the people of Missouri that he is honest and worthy of the trusts and responsibility. The convention instructed the delegates to vote for Nick Moody of Macon for district delegate and Senator F. M McDavid of Spring field for one of the delegates at large to Denver, and also for the delegates to support only known Bryan delegates. For Sale. One hundred twenty one shares of the Citizens Bank of Clarence stock. For particulars see Clyde Jones. The Christian Church. R. B. Havener, of Shelbyville, will p re a c h tonight, subject: '"Home Missions." Bro. Havener has been in the work for a number of years. Bro. G. W. Buck-ner is too well known in this part of the State at least, to need any introduction to a Clarence audience. His subject on Thursday evening will be: "Mastering the Situation." Bro. J. H. Wood Friday evening, T A. Abxtt of Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday evening and Sunday. At some time uunng the rally an ottering for all the missions of the shurch will be taken. This plan has been adopted by the Board for this year insteau of the usual plan, i. e of trking an offering upon the; missionary days or seperately This is one offering for the year to be distributed linong the var l o u s missionary calls, except county. It is to be hoped that each mem ber of the congregation will avai himself or herself of the opportu nity that shall be afforded them, to make a liberal offering. We are proud of our town, our church and people. Let us "show" the brotherhood that we have reason to bv so by rolling up a contribu tion that shall do us ho lor ai d by giving each of the speakers such a warm reception that they will carry a favorable impression back to their respective congregations. "Every man to his work." No kickers, no shirkers, but each a worker. Let that be our motto THE ELECTRIC THEATRE m An Enjoyable Place of Amusement CHANGE OF PROGRAM NIGHTLY. Always something new, interesting, instructive and entertaining. We commence our first performance at 7:30 o'clock sharp. You will enjoy every performance you attend. New and popular Illustrated Songs changed every other night. Come and be convinced of our ability to entertain you. SEARS & DODSON, Mgrs. At The Station. To Entertain the Press. Excelsior S prings, Mo , May 16 The Commercial club of this city is making elaborate prepara tions for the entertainment of the Missouri Press Association, which holds its convention here May 27, 28 and 29. Besides the regular program prepared by the officers o' ilie Pre s association, arrangements ha.'e been perfected for entertainment:Wednesday, May 27, 8 30 p. m., smoker for the men at Auditorium hull. Recrption to tho ladies by the Exce'sior Springs omens Ini provement society. Tiursday, May 28, 8:30 p. m.. all visitors will be guests of the Commercial club at Electric Park Airdome, The Commercial club also in nounces that it a ill put up three l-rizes cf 25, $15 and 10 for the best articles on Kxcelsior springs, writien by e litors in the Stale of Missouii and published n. their papers on or uerorejune in, The Holitess S hool closed last Friday after a nine mouths term. A basket dinnei was enjoyed on the campus an 1 in the afternoon . i .. f an entenainmeni cous.isi.iuk recitations, music and excellent talks by Eld Good rick and the president of the sclio 1, 'jld Kim brough, was enjoye I by the pupi's and patrons and a l. umber of their friends. Eld. Kimbrough and his assistants have given perfect satis faction, wo understand, and he will be retained next year, with Prof. R. J Ashbaugh of Eldorado Springs, professor in college. Mr. Ashbaiigb is thoroughly com petent for any branch of study in a high grade collegiate course He w:ll 'nave charge of the Greek and Hebrew classics in the theo logical course MissPerl Adams will again have charge of the primary and the intei mediate grade will be under supervision of Mr. Kimbrough. Notice. If you owe meon account please call and settle. I need money as it takes money to buy material and pay rent. (5. B. Gimom. About train time quite a little crowd gathers about tne Burling ton station, in which there may be H j seen men ot proressions ranging from rich men to ditch digger. There are always some commercial travelers, commonly called drum mers, and usually some of that class characterized as laboring men, or day laborers. In the women's room quite as great a range may be observed, but this time the extremes are the strong minded defender o f woman's rights, and the meek married woman, to whom her husband's word is law There may be seen the colored woman, going on a much dreamed of and carefully planned , . i . i . j i journey, ana the traveler io wnom the trip, say to Chicago, is merely a short pleasure jaunt. There are of course the professional "bag i . i .1 gage smashers, anu ue paper boys, desirous of selling their A ares to some passenger. As train time draws near, it begins to look- as if every woman who is going away has brought all her relations down to the traditional forty 'leventh cousin" down to bid Ik s?oodbv3 and those who were in relation to her had come on gener al principles and to see the tiain come in. jnow, as ine iram ru.snes in the people snll in the waiting looms come out with a jump. Now character display itseit. me ny-gressive woman s rights' defender p ashes her way to the Iron", Lie termined to have her i igi.ts, at uny rate. The quiet shrinking lit. woman there is tearfully kissing her friend troodbve. lou can easi ly see that it ;s her lirst long trip The drummer iroes on board at once, while that snv nuie man im to ask evervbo lv what to do aid they as a rule aie too busy with their own affairs to answer him Consequently, he nea ly gets left before he realizes that the propei thinsr to do under the circum stances, is to get on the train And the people who get oil are no ess interesting. Here we s.;e a .oinnany of Italian musicians, with t.ioir instruments, here a drummer who has perhaps come to take tlm place of the one that left yesterday md here a learned dojlor coming to consult with his colleagues about some serious case. These too show character, iiere we nave !ie who sighs to think that such o ovely trip is over so soon, there lie irrumoer complaining that the cars were hot and stuffy anu e -s glad it's over with." On all .-.i'les are people differing in almost v T .1 I every wiy. io, mere is no piace to study character like a railroad tation. Macon Republican. Ready for State Convention. Practically all the arrangements rt? complete tor enieriaining me Democratic stafe convention wh.ch meets at Jefferson City today to elect delegates to the natioial con ention at Denver. The Comnier- cia clu has arranged ior an in formation bureau with headquarters at the Madiaon house, which will find stopping pi ices or tin? delegates who will attend the con- ention which will assemble this morning in the haL of the house of representatives which has ju-t been refitted and refurnished by a committee if the last legislature appointed for that purpose The state committee was called by Acting Chairman Harry M. Rubev to meet at the Madison house "n Tuesday evenmg to select the temporary officers of the convention and to select a chairman to succeed Judp-e W. M. Evans, who retires from that j osition because he is a candidate for the noinina-tien for governor. Harry M. Kubey, who has been acting chairman, is a candidate for the position and the indications are at this time that he will be se lected without opposition. So ':;i no other candidate has been wii-sidered, though there aiv .ne who believe that Hon. David R. Francis of St. Louis would be tne proper man for the place in view of the fact that William J. Bryan will likely be the presidential nominee and that Governor Francis having come out strongly for him two years ago wh.n he appeared before the Democratic state convention, in his support, after he had been lining up with the anti-Bryan people, make him a strong factor for that honor. The convention' will in addition to the selection of delegates to the national convention, select, a member of the national Democratic committee to succeed Hon. W. A. Roth well of Moberly, who has been ill for some time. Mr. Roth- wen s neaiui is reported much improved by his stay i Florida, and it is possible that he may be a candidate again for the position. For the big four to the national convention, there will be a spirited contest. Senator Stone has been indorsed ii. many counties Jong with Governor Folk, but he has said that he is not a candidate for that honor, prefering to allow it to go to some other Democrat and make his fight for reelection. Governor Folk has made no positive declaration on that subject but his friends claim for him that he is not anxious for the place. It has been customary for many years to send the retiring governor to the national convention and so far as precedent goes, the governor has th? advantage. But he has on different occasions in his official duties, refused to follow precedent of other governors, so lie ceuld not make a valid objection, if the convention refused to folio v precedent in his case. It is possible then, that both Kolk and Stone will be left off the big four delegat'oi. Ex-Gover nors Dockery, Francb, Crittenden an:! Stephens, neither of whom are candidates for any cflice, are given strong indorsements in some quarters. Champ Clark and .James A. Reed of Kansas City lifive been indorsed by heir friends and they may become leading candidates. The elistrict meetings will be held early this morning when the caucus nominees will be ratified by the con - ention when it meets. Two delegates and a presidential elector from each will be selected. To The Public. I am building a few high grade farm wagons and invite any one interested in a good wagon to call at my &hop and inspect the raa- terinl that is going into the con struction of these wagons. I have wagons of my make that have b; en in use from 15 to 18 years it.uJ in use today and can refer any one to the parties owning them. G. B. Grissom. Notice to "Clean Up." Please get your tin cans and all- rubbish around your premises and nve them in a conTeniunt place for the garbage wagon will start Thursday morning to clean up the city. M. Dimmitt, Mayor.